Trump’s grip on GOP faces fresh challenge in South Carolina governor battle
Trump's endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette faces a key test in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary after his Iowa-backed candidate lost.
Rep. Derek Tran to Face Republican Chuong Vo in California Battleground District
An “I Voted” sign points to a Vote Center in Los Angeles on June 1, 2026. Mario Tama/Getty Images Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Derek Tran will face Republican challenger Chuong Vo in the November election for California’s 45th Congressional District. Vo came second in the primary, topping a field of five Republicans. The Associated Press
First Lady Melania Trump Honors America’s Next Generation of Top AI Talent at Historic Presidential AI Challenge Awards Ceremony
Office of the First Lady “Today is about opening doors,” said First Lady Melania Trump. “When new doors open, passions flow, courage blossoms, and dreams are realized. AI inspires.” Mrs. Trump awarded America’s six student National Champion Teams at the White House today during the first Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Awards Ceremony. The
Thune wants DNI nominee soon
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is “weighing seriously” naming a permanent nominee to be director of national intelligence and that he hopes Trump makes an announcement soon. Thune’s comments come after Trump’s decision to name Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence all but quashed the chances of passing
Speaker Johnson meets with Trump amid FISA struggles over Pulte
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is meeting with President Trump Tuesday morning as Democratic outrage about Trump tapping Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) endangers reauthorization of the nation’s foreign spy powers set to expire at the end of the week. On the way out of the U.S. Capitol for the meeting, Johnson…
Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters
Sen. Susan Collins calls Democratic challenger Graham Platner too extreme for Maine voters, while Platner charges Collins is the "radical" candidate.
Trump keeps forecasting an Iran deal — why the White House still thinks it can happen
Trump projects confidence in Iran nuclear deal despite unresolved uranium enrichment disputes and a fragile ceasefire that nearly unraveled.